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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.45, 656.03 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.45, 656.03 and 254.66 is: 381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.45 : 656.03 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.45/656.03 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.45x = 656.03 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.45x = 167,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,061.96/437.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.90

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